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Wetlands are critical ecosystems, providing flood protection, resilient infrastructure, improved water quality, and more. ELI emphasizes their importance with the National Wetlands Awards, which recognize individuals at the community, local, and state levels who are champions of wetlands research, education, and preservation. Our latest blog post outlines the history of the Awards and why they are especially important in today’s context. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dAmEY6jm

I signed this letter because science should drive decisions about coastal protection and we're running out of time. #coast #wetlands #environment #environmentallaw

Big win for America's public lands! OIA applauds The Bureau of Land Management's new Public Lands Rule. The rule prioritizes balanced management, focusing on: • Protecting clean water and wildlife habitats we all depend on. • Restoring public lands for a healthier future. • Making science-based decisions that consider Indigenous knowledge. This is a big win for business, conservation, recreation, and our outdoor way of life. Public lands provide us with clean air, water, and unforgettable experiences. The BLM recognizes this value and is committed to responsible management for all. Get involved in policy work like this by contacting our Government Affairs team and let's work together to ensure America's public lands remain healthy and accessible for everyone. #policy #news #conservation #outdoorindustry

💰 The Government of #Canada is giving $1.2M in funding, under the Aquatic #Ecosystems #Restoration Fund (AERF), to support wild Atlantic #salmon in Newfoundland and Labrador. 🌊 ⚠ Due to the consequences of #climatechange, #pollution, and shipping activities, the government has decided to increase protection, through Canada's #Oceans Protection Plan. 🐟 The funding is going towards the Environment Resources Management Association (ERMA) - Exploits River Atlantic Salmon Collaborative Watershed Restoration Approach, which will investigate strategies to improve the #productivity of wild Atlantic salmon. https://lnkd.in/emrZW6Ca

The Maryland Whole Watershed Restoration Partnership recently published the first list of watershed criteria to help local governments, project sponsors, and non-governmental organizations evaluate local watersheds for proposed restoration and funding. This proposed restoration and funding comes as a result of the Whole Watershed Act, passed earlier this year. Using existing state funds, the legislation aims to create a Whole Watershed Fund in support of a five-year pilot initiative targeting the restoration of five watersheds across Maryland that best represent the state’s diverse landscapes and communities. The initial projects will strive to deliver a range of conservation and restoration benefits to various areas of concern, including climate resiliency, environmental justice, water quality, wildlife habitat, increased public access, and improvements to fisheries. A request for proposals will be issued by October 1, 2024. Head over to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ website to learn more and see the list of watershed criteria! https://lnkd.in/eEcgSNqh #WholeWatershedAct #watershedrestoration #ecologicalrestoration #watersheds #environmentaljustice

Wetlands provide important socio-economic benefits and ecosystem services such as storing and conveying flood waters, recharging groundwater, improving water quality by filtering and storing nutrients, and providing shoreline protection and critical habitat for a multitude of plant and animal species. The Clean Water Partnership is helping to protect waterways from loss and degradation. This protection is achieved through the regulation of the draining, dredging and filling of tidal and nontidal wetlands, the nontidal wetland buffer and waterways, including the nontidal 100-year floodplain through a permitting or authorization process implemented in close coordination Prince George's County. Learn more about #CWP by visiting https://lnkd.in/dQU6fVV8

The DRBC is encouraging all stakeholders to learn about the EPA's proposed rule to upgrade water quality standards in the Delaware River Estuary and engage in their public process. Public hearings are happening next month, and the written comment period is currently open. Registration is required for the public hearings, and if you have special accommodation needs, you must reach out to the EPA by Jan. 16. More info: https://lnkd.in/ebYVDMqK #DRBC #delawarebaisn #estuary #river #water #waterquality #watermanagement #waterresources #publichearings #publicparticipation #commentnow #submitnow #waterresourcemanagement

"Regional and district councils are responsible under the NPS-FM and NES-F to avoid any further wetland loss; protect natural wetland values; promote restoration; and map wetlands to identify and monitor the values of natural wetlands and natural inland wetlands these terms are defined below." https://lnkd.in/gHBBeJKi

California RCDs are making substantial progress on prescribed burns! … Getting beneficial fire to scale is a critical aspect of California’s Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan. In counties throughout California, Regional Conservation Districts are making a significant impact, getting good fire on the ground, and showing the way on best practices for safe, effective prescribed burns. … Check out a few recent highlights (from Yolo, Trinity, Butte, and Placer counties), as favorable fall and winter conditions have enabled California’s Resource Conservation Districts to make significant progress on prescribed burns. >> https://lnkd.in/ghR7NEtQ … Trinity County Resource Conservation District Butte County Resource Conservation District Placer Resource Conservation District #YoloRCD … #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #PrescribedBurn #BeneficialFire

It’s more important than ever to advocate for wetland protections. One year ago, a U.S. Supreme Court decision removed federal protections from up to 90 million acres of wetlands, leaving many protections up to states. This could have detrimental impacts on our water, critical wildlife habitat, local economies, and flood-prone communities. Read more about the impact of this decision and what YOU can do here: https://lnkd.in/eReftXqn.